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Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

From Gavel to Hammer

When Florida Supreme Court Justice Lawson invited Judges Blechman, Jewett, Munyon, and Murphy to join him on a mission trip to build homes in Honduras, they all jumped at the opportunity to give back. But, when they sat down with Chief Judge Fred Lauten to talk about their experience, they all agreed that what they received on this trip far outweighed anything they could have given. Take a listen to their stories as Justice Lawson and our Judges talk about their five days in Honduras and the incredible impact it had on their lives.

Justice Lawson and Judges Blechman, Jewett, Munyon, and Murphy Build Homes in Honduras
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Murphy Build Homes
Open Ninth
Episode 60

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Run time 30:54
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Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the circuit.
Frederick J. Lauten

Former Chief Judge and Moderator

Judge Fred Lauten served in the Ninth Circuit from 1994 to 2019. Between 2015 and 2019, he served as Chief Judge of the Circuit.

Chief Judge Lisa T. Munyon
Lisa T. Munyon

Chief Judge and Open Ninth host

Chief Judge Lisa T. Munyon has been a Judge with the Ninth Judicial Circuit for 18 years. She is the Ninth Circuit's first female Chief Judge.

Circuit Judge Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy

Circuit Court Judge

Judge Murphy has served as a Circuit Judge since 2005. He currently serves in the Circuit Civil Division in Osceola County.

Circuit Judge Mark S. Blechman
Mark S. Blechman

Circuit Court Judge

Judge Blechman has served as a Circuit Judge since 2013. He currently serves in the Criminal Division in Orange County.

Orange County Judge Steve Jewett
Steve Jewett

Orange County Judge

Judge Steve Jewett has served as an Orange County Judge since 2007. He currently serves in the Misdemeanor Division in Orange County

C. Alan Lawson

Florida Supreme Court Justice

Justice Lawson also served as the Chief Judge for the Fifth District Court of Appeal and as a Circuit Judge with the Ninth Judicial Circuit.